The Progress. [volume] (White Earth, Minn.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-22

Flandrau; Mrs. Cleveland followed in a
carriage with Congressman Rice, which
was new landau drawn by two black
horses. "Oh, how beautifully" she ex-
claimed as she saw the elegant bed
OF Q, roses that we're banked, up, facing
Arrived at the Ryan, the guests were in
PRODUCED to Mayor Smith and other gen
tlemen and at an opportune moment the
Mayor made a brief address of welcome,
graceful and even poetic. He said ) Mr..
President: It affords me great pleasure,
on behalf of all our citizens, to extend to
you and your esteemed wife cordial
greeting. We have observed with pleasure,
in the portions of the Great West you have
already visited, tho grand oviations to you
by all classes OF our fellow citizens evincing
their regard for the high Office and respect
for it's Incumbent : evidences, in our mind.
OF a long continuance Of our glorious gov
eminent. Less than thirty-four ears ago
portion OF this queenly city to whose hos
plta!ltles we now welcome you in behalf of
Its citizens, was occup ed by the red men !;
now covered by churches, school houses,
mansions of the wealthy, cottages of the
poor, workshops, manufactures and all the
evidences OF modern civilization. Per-
NIT me in conclusion to repeat that part of
the welcome to you of the distinguished
of all our people: 'sMay there come no frost
to Wlther the flowers that are blooming in
your pathway; may there be perpetual sun
shine si i to keep these flowers fresh and bauti-
During the address the President stood with
clasped hands gazing directly at the speaker.
Mrs Cleveland had thrown aside her outer
wrap, revealing toll, rather slender, but
exquisitely moulded figure Her head.
usually carried high and erect, was slightly
inclined to one side, and she, too. fastened
her eyes directly upon the Mayors face.
Her lips slightly parted, and face flushed,
with eyes bright as a novelist's diamond,
she made lovely picture.
At the conclusion of Mayor Smiths re-
marks, the President, speaking in low
measured terms, made answer. His manner
was unchanged, and meditation always the
same, except, perhaps, when he made refer
ence to his wife. Then, indeed, his apparent
stolld1ty gave way to genuine feeling But
pretty, Mrs Cleveland blushed, and ap-
peared immensely pleased, but as she gazed
up into Congressman Rice's kind face
there were tears in her eyes. The Presi.
dents words were:
-, Mr.. Mayor was reminded by the invi-
cation which received to visit the State of
Minnesota and the city Of st. Paul, that a
ded1ssttinguished statesman visiting here in
1861, spoke OF the place as the center of the
continent of North America, and stated his
belief that the ultimate seat of government
OF this great continent would be found
somewhere not far from the spot on which
ne h stood, at the head of navigation of the
Mississippi river 80 +
AT the time of Mr.. Stewards visit the pop
ulation of your state was $4,000 and that Of
st. Paul, its capital city, 10000 What
shall say, who, after twenty-seven years
have passed. find here state containing
nearly million and half of inhabitants,
and Its capital population nearly as
great as thai of the state itself in 1860.
And while one is considering this Immense
growth, he is actually amazed at the fact
That 6O per cent. or more OF the population
OF the state has been added within the last
five years, and that the population of st.
Paul has more than trebled within the sans
time
Whether you are to have here the seat of
government of this great continent or not,
do not know. At all events we of us who
are now doing the business Of the govern
ment at Washington are certainly not at
seat of those things which control the
government, and make it great, is fast
moving this way. The center of the
countTy's population is rapidly moving
westward, and the increase of the wealth
and products of this wonderful region are
more than keeping pace withshe movements
IN your direction of the nation populations
Applause :
The marvellous city of st. Paul, scorning
the ordinary steps by which cities reach the
lead, and springing almost at once to
prominence and greatness; her people
establishing a trade, as If by magic,
immense in its volume and constantly in
creasing; erecting without fear or hesita-
ton business blocks rivaling in expense and
splendor those of the largest and oldest Of
our cities, exhibits possibilities and achieve
claim a share of pride and satisfaction
All this has been ACCOMPLISHED nv orr